#311B10

#311B10

Overview

#311B10 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 49, 27, 16, in HSL 20.0°, 50.8%, 12.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 44.9%, 67.3%, 80.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 8014 Sepia Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#311B10

RGB

49, 27, 16

HSL

20.0, 50.8%, 12.7%

HSV

20.0, 67.3%, 19.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 44.9%, 67.3%, 80.8%

OKLCH

0.2488 0.0401 46.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark browns like chocolate and espresso project richness, indulgence, and masculine elegance. They carry the warmth of wood-paneled studies and aged leather, evoking comfort and established tradition. These deep tones suggest solidity, dependability, and mature sophistication.

Design Usage

Dark brown excels as a text color alternative to pure black, providing warmth and reducing visual harshness. It suits coffee roasters, chocolate brands, and heritage accessories with a tradition focus. Pair it with cream, gold, or burnt orange for a luxurious, warm-toned design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #311B10;
color: #311B10;
border-color: #311B10;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 950 #422006

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

16.22:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.29:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #311B10?

RGB(49, 27, 16) · HSL(20.0, 50.8%, 12.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 44.9%, 67.3%, 80.8%)

Does #311B10 meet WCAG contrast on white?

16.22:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #311B10?

Use FFFFFF text on a #311B10 background; contrast on black is 1.29:1.